After winning an Emmy for directing the 90th Academy Awards, Glenn Weiss used his acceptance speech to propose to his girlfriend, Jan Svendsen.
āIām really grateful to be here, but itās bittersweet,ā Weiss told the star-studded crowd from the stage at Los Angelesā Microsoft Theater Monday night.
āThe person most proud at this moment would be mom and she passed away just two weeks agoā¦ Mom always believed in finding the sunshine in things, and she adored my girlfriend Jan. Jan, you are the sunshine in my life and mom was right, donāt ever let go of your sunshine. You wonder why I donāt like to call you my girlfriend? Because I want to call you my wife.ā
With a camera pointed at a happily stunned Svendsen, the crowd erupted in applause and cheers.
āI didnāt ask yet!ā Weiss said
Svendsen quickly joined Weiss on stage.
āThis is the ring that my dad put on my momās finger 67 years ago,ā Weiss said, holding out the ring.
āOh my God,ā Svendsen whispered.
āAnd to my sisters and brothers, I didnāt swipe it! Dad knows I have it, OK?ā Weiss joked.
āI love you,ā Svendsen said.
āJan, I want to put this ring my mom wore on your finger in front of all these people and in front of my mom and your parents watching from above,ā Weiss said, getting down on one knee. āWill you marry me?ā
After her āYes,ā the couple shared a long kiss.
āThank you to the Academy!ā Weiss said, beaming. āThank you everybody!ā
Weiss has directed numerous awards shows, including the Tony Awards and the Miss Universe Pageant. The award for is his 14th Emmy.
With files from The Associated Press